MEDIA RELEASE
October 8, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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The Word Guild Announces New Executive Director
Advancing opportunities for writers and editors who are Christian.
Canada - The Board of The Word Guild (TWG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ruth Thorogood to the
position of Executive Director. Ruth brings a diverse skill set to the position, along with a breadth of
experience in management and organizational growth. With her extensive background, she has proven
successful at growing businesses, expanding brand reach, optimizing budgets, and delivering results
together with her teams.
Board Chair John Irwin said, “The Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Ruth Thorogood to this position.
We believe this is an exciting step forward for our organization. Her fresh perspective and depth of skills
will add value to the membership, increasing potential for growth and expansion as a national organization.
The board would like to thank the membership for their patience during this process and extend our
sincerest thanks to the prayer team who have been faithfully praying throughout this time.”
“I am delighted to be joining The Word Guild as Executive Director,” Ruth said. “TWG was founded to create
opportunities and raise the profile for Christian writers and editors. In the midst of turbulence around the
world, God’s message of mercy, peace and forgiveness stands in stark contrast. As a body of believers who
understand the power of His love, it is our responsibility to ensure that the message is sent and epitomizes
the character of the One who sent it.
TWG takes seriously its role in this calling. It is an honour to lead the TWG team as we work to advance the
standard of services, opportunities and events for members and non-members alike. As well we will be
working to expand opportunities in other provinces through collaboration with members, organizations and
various denominations as represented in the membership. Join us as we together impact our culture with
His Word that has the power to influence and change lives.”
Ruth has been building and managing brands for over 20 years. She opened her first business in Strathroy, ON in
1994 and later expanded Toronto. Her teams have served a wide variety of industries. With the company’s
various successes she enjoyed the privilege of working with several foundations, charities and non-profit
organizations, including The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame, Victim Services, Big Sisters and World Vision Kenya. In 2011 she enjoyed taking a more relaxed roll at TravelEdge in Toronto as Senior Brand Manager
overseeing six of their travel brands. The move created the opportunity to write and spend more time with her
husband and teenage sons.
Having grown up as a missionary child in Congo, Ruth comes from a cross-cultural, multi-denominational
background. In the midst of desperate circumstances, she experienced what can happen when Christians come
together with a unified passion for God. With Him there is always possibility for change and renewal in the midst
of unspeakable challenge. She attributes her successes to the redeeming power of God and demonstrates that
in her outlook for the future of TWG and for our nation.